Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have both successfully made weight for their highly anticipated rematch, clearing the final hurdle before they meet again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. The weigh-in, conducted behind closed doors in London, confirmed both fighters at 11st 5lb (72kg)—setting the stage for another fierce chapter in one of British boxing’s most heated modern rivalries.
The moment was particularly significant for Eubank Jr, 36, after the controversy surrounding their first meeting in April. On that occasion, the Brighton fighter missed the middleweight limit by a razor-thin 0.05lb, resulting in a hefty £375,000 fine. This time, he avoided any mishap and stepped off the scales comfortably on target.
Benn, 29, also weighed in at 11st 5lb despite spending most of his career campaigning at welterweight. Jumping up two weight divisions for both fights has been a major point of debate, and Benn’s camp believes that strict contractual terms are essential to ensure fairness.
Central to the negotiations is the rehydration clause, a rule first implemented in their April bout. Both fighters are prohibited from weighing more than 12st 1lb (77kg) on Saturday morning, limiting how much weight they can regain after dehydrating for the initial weigh-in. Benn’s team argue that without this clause, Eubank—naturally the bigger athlete—would hold an unfair size advantage.
Rehydration clauses have become more common in elite-level fights, particularly when opponents come from different natural weight classes. Fighters typically shed excess body fat during camp, but many rely on intense dehydration in the final 24 hours before the weigh-in to hit their contracted number. Rehydrating afterward allows them to regain strength and mass for fight night. Eubank himself has stated he usually puts on around 14lb following a weigh-in—well above the 10lb limit now imposed.
This second contest carries even higher tension than the first. Eubank secured a thrilling points victory in their initial encounter, a fight that reignited one of British boxing’s great inter-family rivalries dating back to their fathers’ clashes in the 1990s. For Benn, the rematch represents both redemption and an opportunity to prove he belongs among the sport’s elite outside the welterweight division.
Though the official weigh-in was private, fans will get their moment during a ceremonial weigh-in at York Hall, open to the public on Friday evening. With emotions already running high between the camps, the crowd at Bethnal Green is expected to create an electric atmosphere reminiscent of classic fight buildup scenes.
Behind the spectacle, both fighters approach Saturday with contrasting stakes. For Eubank, a veteran with 35 wins from 38 fights, victory would reinforce his experience and ring IQ, while potentially setting up a final run at a world title before the end of his career. For Benn, who continues to rebuild momentum after previous controversies in his career, this rematch serves as a defining moment—a chance to show his power and speed can translate effectively at higher weights.
The broader boxing landscape has taken note as well. Analysts remain divided over whether the weight and rehydration terms favour Benn’s strategic approach or hinder Eubank’s natural style. With both camps insisting they are fully prepared, Saturday’s bout promises intensity, tactical depth, and the emotional charge of a rivalry renewed.
As fight night approaches, the fighters have done their part: the weights are made, the conditions agreed, and the narrative set. Now, only the clash in the ring remains—another chapter in a saga that continues to captivate the boxing world.
